Creating Connections - March 25, 2016

A weekly message from Interim Superintendent Dr. Marco C. Rodrigues

March 25, 2016 - Volume 1, Issue 13

Superintendent's Message

We often talk about the talent we have in our schools, both educators and students. Today, I want to highlight a group of individuals who embarked in an amazing project called Burncoat UNITES (Unifying New Instrumentalists Through El Sistema), designed to provide students, in grades 5 through 8, access to ensemble and instrumental instruction after school hours.

FITCLUB, Worcester Fitness, and CARDIO SPORT

2016 VEX World - VEX IQ Challenge

Tatnuck Magnet School and Burncoat Middle School have qualified for the 2016 VEX Worlds (VEX IQ Challenge) in Louisville, Kentucky. These are the only teams in Worcester to get an invite to the World Championships.

Creating Connections - March 18, 2016

A weekly message from Interim Superintendent Dr. Marco C. Rodrigues

March 18, 2016 - Volume 1, Issue 12

Superintendent's Message

On Monday, March 14, Governor Baker signed a bill titled An Act relative to substance use, treatment, education and prevention which set limits on opioid prescriptions, provides information regarding opiate use for high school athletes and their parents, and requires continued education for prescribers. Yesterday, the Report of the Superintendent to the School Committee highlighted the opioid impact on students and families and our local public health response to this epidemic.

WPS Celebrates At St. Patrick's Parade

Thank you South High School’s Grand Marshall Maureen Binienda, Marching Band, ROTC, and Cheerleaders. Thank you North High School’s Drum Corp, ROTC and Cheerleaders. And of course, thank you to our WPS Elite Runners. A great day was had by all!

"Up the Down Staircase"

Creating Connections - March 11, 2016

A weekly message from Interim Superintendent Dr. Marco C. Rodrigues

March 11, 2016 - Volume 1, Issue 11

Superintendent's Message

One enjoyable aspect of my job as Superintendent is to have the opportunity to meet monthly with the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Each high school is represented by five students and a staff advisor. We meet once a month from October through May and each High School graciously hosts our meetings. Prior to our meetings, school advisors submit students’ questions which range from academic opportunities to lunch menus. The agendas are rich and promote great discussions each time.

Burncoat Magnet Art Show "Blue"

Students from the Burncoat Magnet Visual Arts Program (Worcester Arts Magnet, Burncoat Middle, and Burncoat High) have continued to collaborate and create by pushing the boundaries of IMAGINATION AND INGENUITY. By exploring multiple mediums, these artists have interpreted the many manifestations of the color BLUE.

Creating Connections - March 4, 2016

A weekly message from Interim Superintendent Dr. Marco C. Rodrigues

March 4, 2016 - Volume 1, Issue 10

Superintendent's Message

This week I attended, for the first time, a JROTC Inspection ceremony. I did not know what to expect when North High School Principal, Lisa Dyer, invited me to attend the ceremony. I sat next to family members, totally mesmerized by the ceremony and by our students’ performance and the outstanding rendition of the National Anthem by Seniors Miqueas Rodriguez and Sabrina Martino.

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